Purchase Specialist

Fragrance Science, Inc.; Castellolí; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indefinite contract

Immediate incorporation

Job summary

Fragrance Science, Inc. is seeking a highly-motivated Purchase Specialist to manage procurement activities, mainly raw materials for production, and coordinate orders with suppliers.

You will work under the Purchasing Manager to ensure timely deliveries, maintain records, and prepare KPI reports. Fluency in English and Spanish, strong Excel skills, and negotiation abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent English and Spanish are a must.
• University degree in Business Administration, International Commerce, or Supply Chain.
• Experience or internship in purchasing is preferred, especially in fragrance, pharma or cosmetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support within Purchasing.
• Place orders, schedule deliveries and track status with suppliers.
• Review quality and handle non-conforming purchases.
• Enter order details into internal databases and prepare KPI reports.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Problem solving

Negotiation

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/International Commerce/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Since 2004 in Fragrance Science we create, produce and export all over the world our fragrances for their application in detergents, home care products, cosmetics and fine perfumery. We are currently looking for a highly-motivated Purchase Specialist.

The role description

• Under supervision of the Purchasing Manager provides executive and administrative support within the Purchasing Department.
• Ensures correct running of the purchasing operations and activities through proper and timely delivery of purchased goods, mainly raw materials for our Production Area and products ordered for other departments.
• In coordination with different departments of the Company and by contacting with the key Company's suppliers and other appropriate companies, places orders, schedules delivery dates, constantly tracks orders' status and controls if delivery deadlines are met.
• Reviews quality of purchased products and returns them in case of non-compliance. Manages effectively any incidences or issues related with the purchasing operations.
• Enters orders' details (vendor, quantities, prices) into internal databases. Maintains updated records on purchased products, delivery information and invoices. Prepares reports on purchases, KPI's, including cost analyses.
• Keeps management informed on the purchasing activities and operations held and done by creating appropriate documents, reports, overviews, plans, forecasts and notes as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent English and Spanish is a must.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and with tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Meticulous attention to details.
• Relevant experience or internship in purchasing tasks would be appreciated, specially coming from Fragrance, Pharma or Cosmetic Industry.
• University degree in Business Administration, International Commerce, Supply Chain or other related careers.

We offer

• Indefinite contract. Immediate incorporation.